At a glance
Reported students
104
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.09
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
457
Somerset High: 104 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
8.6:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 133
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Somerset High
Somerset High is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Bellflower. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Bellflower Unified. NCES reports 104 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.6:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (73.1%) and Black (14.4%). English learners represent 24.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Somerset High
- 1How do the reported 8.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.09 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.38
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.7%
- Hispanic73.1%
- Black14.4%
- Asian3.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bellflower Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bellflower High
High · Grades 07–12
1,997 reported students
Mayfair High
High · Grades 07–12
2,422 reported students
Bellflower Alternative Education Center
Other · Grades KG–12
9 reported students
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
280 reported students
Albert Baxter Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
309 reported students
Ernie Pyle Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
341 reported students
Public schools near Somerset High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA Advancing Pathways for Students in Los Angeles Co High · California Advancing Pathways Students in LA County ROC/P | 09–12 | 0 | 0.1 mi |
| Bellflower High High · Bellflower Unified | 07–12 | 1,997 | 1.5 mi |
| Paramount High High · Paramount Unified | 09–12 | 3,400 | 1.6 mi |
| Mayfair High High · Bellflower Unified | 07–12 | 2,422 | 1.7 mi |
| Buena Vista High High · Paramount Unified | 09–12 | 180 | 1.8 mi |
| Odyssey STEM Academy High · Paramount Unified | 09–12 | 336 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Somerset High
What grades does Somerset High serve?
Somerset High reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Bellflower Unified.
How many students attend Somerset High?
Somerset High reported 104 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 133 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Somerset High?
The calculated ratio is 8.6:1, based on 104 students and 12.09 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Somerset High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Somerset High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bellflower Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Somerset High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Somerset High in?
Somerset High is part of Bellflower Unified, based in Bellflower, CA, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Somerset High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include CA Advancing Pathways for Students in Los Angeles Co (0.1 mi), Bellflower High (1.5 mi), Paramount High (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.